PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE

Choose the best alternative

1. Carol is sitting
________________ her desk.
a) at
b) on
c) in
2. The picture is hanging
________________ the wall.
a) over
b) on
c) behind
3. People watch TV
________________ the living room.
a) at
b) under
c) in
4. Hilary and Ann live
________________ 51 Portland
Street.
a) on
b) at
c) in
5. You shouldnt rest your
elbows ________________ the
table.
a) under
b) at
c) on

6. I put the tablecloth

________________ the table
a) over
b) in
c) above
7. When flying I enjoy
watching the clouds
________________ me.
a) behind
b) under
c) below
8. In a thunderstorm you
should never stand
________________ a tree.
a) under
b) above
c) below

9. My house is hidden
________________ the trees.
a) opposite
b) among
c) between
10. At the dinner table, I
always sit ________________ my
father and mother.
a) between
b) above
c) among

Answer key
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. c
8. a
9. b
10.a